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Quest Diagnostics Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

Key Takeaway: Quest Diagnostics has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.86 per share, which will be payable on October 21, 2026, to shareholders of record on October 6, 2026. This decision reflects the company's commitment to returning value to its shareholders while maintaining strong operational performance. Quest Diagnostics continues to play a vital role in healthcare through its diagnostic services.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Quarterly cash dividend declared at $0.86 per share.
  • Dividend payment reflects strong financial performance.
  • Company continues to support shareholders with consistent returns.

Full Press Release Details

SECAUCUS, N.J., Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), a leader in diagnostic information services, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.86 per share, payable on October 21, 2026 to shareholders of record of Quest Diagnostics common stock on October 6, 2026.
About Quest Diagnostics Quest Diagnostics works across healthcare to create a healthier world, one life at a time. We connect people, from clinicians to consumers, with laboratory insights that illuminate a path to better health. With a focus on delivering smarter, simpler testing, we help reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, empower healthy behaviors and improve healthcare management. Quest Diagnostics serves half the physicians and hospitals in the United States and one in three American adults each year, and our nearly 60,000 employees work together to deliver diagnostic insights that inspire actions to transform lives. www.QuestDiagnostics.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the amount of the declared dividend?

The declared quarterly cash dividend is $0.86 per share.

When will the dividend be paid?

The dividend will be payable on October 21, 2026.

Who is eligible for the dividend?

Shareholders of record on October 6, 2026, are eligible for the dividend.

What does Quest Diagnostics do?

Quest Diagnostics provides diagnostic information services to improve healthcare.

Last updated: Aug 12, 2026